KILN FAQ
Firings at the Quarry
The Quarry Arts Centre offers firings of pottery in our community kilns. Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
What kinds of firings are on offer?
Bisque – 900°
Low fire glaze – 1060°
High fire glaze – 1200°
How often do the firings happen?
Kiln firings do not happen on fixed days and instead wait for a full kiln before firing starts. Firings take place year round, with turnaround time varying depending on the work coming in, which occasionally can take up to a month. Generally, firings are often ready in 14 working days. This process will not be rushed for any artist, so plan ahead for your work.
Please be aware of our kiln closure dates at the bottom of this page.
How do I prepare my work for firing?
All work is required to have the following:
- Clear description of the works and the number of pieces
- List types of glaze used and recommended temperature/cone.
- List types of clay/brand used
- Potters mark/initials underneath each work.
- Each piece is bone dry, with NO glaze underneath (glaze underneath will damage the kiln shelving and the repair will be charged to the artist ($70 for clean up, $200 for shelf replacement).
- Take a photo of work for easy collection.
How do I handover work for firing and what is the process?
- Bring your pieces to the Quarry Office or Kiln area.
- Look for the 'drop off' sign in the kiln area - all forms are stored in the Drop off cupboard. This is also where you collect fired works from.
- Read, fill in and sign in the required forms.
- Take a photo of your work.
- Leave your work in the Drop off cupboard and take your form to the Quarry shop for payment.
- Return your form to your work in the Drop off cupboard.
- Your work is fired - we will notify you to collect.
- The video below walks you through this process - any questions please email admin@quarryarts.org
